We had a fabulous time. The accommodations were comfortable with a beautiful view. The excursions were incredible. The Valle Verzasca hike was a highlight. The food was delicious. Everything was well planned out. Fun getting to know new friends.

My fourth time with TGC and it did not disappoint. Another excellent trip put together by Amanda and the Team. This was an amazing and unique experience that took us to a beautiful part of the world, very grateful for what was created for us and being able to travel as a vegan in a part of Switzerland that is only just starting to understand what Veganism is and provide options. Waking up each day on this trip was a delight, each day a beautiful sunrise over the lake starts the day along with an amazing fully vegan breakfast created by the Hotel staff. Our Tour leader was wonderful giving so much attention to us all to ensure we had the best time in her town. The activities both included an optional were excellent especially if you like Hiking and nature this trip has it in abundance!! Having Richard Makin with us on this trip was highlight in itself, his cooking demo was something that I won't forget getting to see him show off his passion for food and learn is inspiring. Thank you again for an amazing Experience

A good trip in a gorgeous setting with great people. I would choose the getawayco again but would probably not do this exact trip again. The people- amazing. Lauren and Erin were wonderful hosts. Kim was so charming and thoughtful. They all worked really hard to make the trip as fun and inclusive as possible for all. The setting- gorgeous! The sunsets, the rooms, the beach day at cinque terre. I’m so grateful to have been able to see these sights in my lifetime! The food- omg don’t get me started! So delicious. And what a treat to not have to worry about what you’re eating in a typically not-vegan-friendly country (which was the main reason a lot of us booked this trip, myself included)! The activities- a mixed bag. The wine tasting was really nice! It was great to have farm to table pairing on a lovely outdoor terrace. Be prepared to hear the story of Chianti Classico a dozen times this trip haha (it’s an interesting story!) Cinque Terre was amazing and well-planned. Absolutely loved every second, every capirinha, and every bite of spaghetti on the beach. The night at the animal sanctuary, including the overly affectionate cow, was so beautiful. The day in Florence was okay but could have been better. Our only tour was impossible to follow due to cheap audio equipment (despite asking for, and trying, an exchange in earpiece), which was really disappointing. I know my spouse and I were not the only one having issues, several others split off from the tour early due to lack of audio. Free time- I was able to book lunch at Libreria Brac in advance via email, and was glad I did! One of the best meals this trip (and that’s really saying something because the food was all amazing). We also went to the Uffizi, which was crowded on a Tuesday (busiest day of the week for the museums in Florence) but still impressive. All of the getawayco organized transportation was seamless and comfortable. The optional activities were generally fun but could have been a lot smoother. While they are not hosted by the getawayco I’m surprised the company did not personally check them out prior to recommending them to guests to make sure description was accurate and quality was high, which was always the case with the other vegan travel company I’ve tried (world vegan travel). Had I known they were not officially endorsed and actually more of a suggestion, I would have used my time differently- at least on some days. The wine trekking- don’t be fooled by Europeans who claim it’s more like a walk, this is a walk that includes a moderately steep hiking portion lol. If you have trouble with heat or slopes, you may want to skip this one. I was so glad I brought my portable fan, as it was unshaded and about 35C/95F. That said, it was a stunning view and the guide was really great. He was incredibly passionate about local history and loved sharing bits here and there throughout the tour. And each winery we visited was so warm and welcoming (with great wines- the third place had my favorite wine of the trip, a Chianti rose). Probably would have been the best day of the trip if we had cooler weather Hot air ballooning was so sick, I can’t believe more people didn’t do it (it was hella expensive though). So so cool. Bring binoculars! The excursion to San Giminiano and Siena should have been fun. There were some things I loved- the towns themselves were SO cool, like walking through history (with an aperol spritz in hand, of course!). There were more things that could have been better- the guide and transportation were disorganized and had never visited or looked up our lunch location. Originally they wanted us to walk about 1.5-2 miles total (in the unshaded heat) to and from lunch because they weren’t sure the vehicle would make it down the gravel road to the restaurant. Lunch was not included in the quoted price when booking the activity, and we were booked at a fancy restaurant (I Pini)so be prepared to add another 65-105 euro to the cost of the outing. One of the best salads of my life but the rest of the items were lackluster or straight up disappointing (I’m looking at you, you poor excuse for tiramisu 😭). Maybe if Gabriele hadn’t spoiled my palate with the excellent hotel fare I’d enjoy it more. By the time lunch was done many of the people on the tour were hot and sour, so unfortunately our time in Siena was cut short and we returned to the hotel early. Overall it was a very solid trip! Having reliably vegan meals is huge when traveling, but I wish other parts of the organized trip were more consistently good too. I’d give the getawayco another try but would probably ask more questions before signing up for any of the optional activities. Not a critique but a request- I wish they’d increase the price just a tad to include tips for staff (tour guides, drivers) so we didn’t need to worry about it and knew we were being thoughtful guests 😊

I just got back from my first trip with The Getaway Co to Switzerland, and I'm already looking forward to my next! I traveled alone and was a bit nervous to join a group of people I didn't know, but everyone made me feel so welcome. It was a great experience to be among empathetic, like-minded individuals. The activities that were planned were amazing (I got to hike in the alps!), and all of the food was vegan so I didn't have to worry about what to eat. Every detail was planned out for me, so all I had to do was show up. It was honestly one of the best trips I have ever been on. I can't recommend them enough!!

I went in the Herbivores in Helvetica tour in 2025. No one else is offering tours of the Italian part of Switzerland, this tour is so unique. The views from the hotel and each of our activities and excursions were stunning. There was a lot of walking but they gave time to rest before dinner each day and we had two free days to choose what to do. There was a variety of seeing cities/towns, hiking in nature, and touring museums and gardens. The food included a variety of traditional Swiss and Italian dishes but all vegan! The breakfast buffet was amazing. The hosts sought feedback throughout and were very helpful whenever I asked a question. The group size was perfect, I got to know a great bunch of vegan folks from all over. There was a heat wave so I was sweaty and hot a lot of the time but no one can control that. I think better the heat than not being able to be outside due to rain or something like that. I would go on another tour with Getaway Co if the dates, location, and price worked with my needs in the future.